Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Asia, Europe
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Green
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Tiny
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Thyme
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Thymian
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Thym
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Tomillo
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Tomilho
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Tymianek
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Thymum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Salicales
Not Available
Family
Salicaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Thyme
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Thyme Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Thyme are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Thyme
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.